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BEM 229 5 of 7 PATH PROGRAM REFERRALS & THE APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY PERIOD BPB 2025-008 4-1-2025

BRIDGES ELIGIBILITY MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Rejected Referrals The following PATH referrals are rejected and need further action as indicated by a task/reminder or via email: • Address mismatches. When Postal Soft in Bridges is not used to verify address accuracy, a rejection may occur. Check address using Postal Soft in Bridges and re-refer the client. • SSN/Customer ID Mismatch. An email will be sent to the specialist of record with instructions. Monitoring Pending PATH Referrals The specialist can monitor PATH referral status in Bridges through Inquiry/DLEG referral history. Bridges automatically denies FIP applicants still pending or creates a record of noncompliance when a member is added or client whose deferral is ending when attendance at PATH is not entered by the one-stop service center by the 17th day after the day the PATH referral is made. Bridges also automatically denies FIP when a client fails to continue to participate while the FIP application is pending. Clients can reapply for FIP at any time after their application is denied for failing to appear or participate with PATH. PATH coordinators should monitor engagement using the QG report series. FAST and FSSP Notice Bridges issues a FAST FSSP notice (DHS-1535, FAST Referral Notice or DHS-1536, FAST Mandatory Notice) to all work eligible and non-work eligible individuals upon completion of the intake interview and after worker runs EDBC in Bridges; see BEM 228, Family Automated Screening Tool and Family Self-Sufficiency Plan. PATH Appointment Notice and Attendance Requirements Bridges will automatically issue a DHS-4785, PATH Program Appointment Notice, from Bridges at application, member add, or